About me

I work in Cambridge, Warboys and St Ives - moving flexibly between the three places - daytime and some evenings. Until recently, I was a voluntary counsellor for MIND in St Neots and Huntingdon. I also do EAP work.

This work has brought very different clients, with widely ranging issues and concerns.

My core training was psychodynamic, and I place the relationship at the centre of my work, acknowledging how the past may affect present feelings and behaviour.

However, I integrate aspects of other counselling models, as appropriate, to heighten challenge or give focus to time limited work.

I work 1:1 with individuals - short or long-term.

Together we can: - identify problems or challenges - focus on what can change - gain fresh perspective - consider the consequences of different options - acknowledge the impact of life events on emotional well-being - focus on moving forward - identify personal strengths and coping strategies to enable change or manage crisis

Therapies offered

Fees

£45/hr

Further information

My initial training and work was in scientific research, working for a national organisation.

I later worked in education, working with special needs children. The work was on a one to one basis, needing clear communication; ability to build trust; patience; fine-tuning to another person’s abilities and needs; determination to reflect on outcome and try a different approach - relying heavily on my own interpersonal skills and and ability to connect.

I have worked with children on the autistic spectrum; those with speech and language impairment; cerebral palsy and children with behavioural problems resulting from neglect and abuse.